On this page, you'll find a handy overview of cosmic events—such as
eclipses, planetary retrogrades, and other planetary phenomena—in the year
2006. See our week-by-week feature, This Week in
Astrology, for astrological information about the current week, as well as
day-by-day overviews of current cosmic energy. See also our
Monthly Calendar for astrological details
every day.
The following is a quick-glance calendar of planetary events in 2006. Details
follow the chart.
Although not quite as
popular as Sun sign astrology, "Mercury Retrograde" has certainly
become a buzzword—or buzz phrase—these days.
What is Mercury
Retrograde? Three, and sometimes four, times a year, the planet
Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of
approximately 3 weeks. "Appears" is the key word here, because,
technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their
orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don't even slow down.
Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that
result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth
is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other
planets. Mercury turns retrograde more frequently than any other
planet. It can never be more than 28 degrees from the Sun, and
whenever it reaches its furthest distance from the Sun, it changes
direction.
As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain
level of confusion. Mercury rules our "lower" mind—how we
perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how
we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as
speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts,
documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of
life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state.
Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde. Needless to say, it is
not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a
new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde.
This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting.
During these periods, it's best to check and double-check your
work, emails, and paperwork. Watch what you say, because it may
not come out, or be received, the way you intended. Try to be
understanding if you receive remarks that don't go over well.
Double-check that the person who uttered those words really meant
it the way you thought they did! Asking "are you sure you meant to
say that?" might help. Get in touch with yourself during this
period—it's an excellent cycle for discovering new ways of
looking at life and at yourself. It's also an ideal cycle in which
to discover new ways of communicating your ideas and thoughts.
Details: March 2 at 3:29 PM 2655'Rx
to March 25 at 8:42 AM 1311'
Mercury is Retrograde in Cancer and Leo from July 4th
to July 28th, 2006.
Details: July 4 at 3:33 PM 0122'
Rx to July 28 at 8:39 PM 2104'
Mercury is Retrograde in Scorpio from October 28th
to November 17th, 2006.
Details: Oct 28 at 3:16 PM 2505'
Rx to Nov 17 at 7:25 PM 0904'
Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in
your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven?
Read interpretations of Mercury
Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.
Venus Retrograde in 2006
What is Venus
Retrograde? Occasionally, Venus appears to be moving backwards in the sky.
"Appears" is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no
planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In
fact, they don't even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles
are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from
Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a
different speed than the other planets. Venus is Retrograde
approximately 40-43 days every 18 months.
As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are times when we
re-assess what—and who—we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider
inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Financial
undertakings are not advised during this period as well. There may be delays or
confusion in relationships and financial affairs.
Read more about this Venus Retrograde cycle.
Venus is Retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn
from December 24th, 2005 to February 3rd, 2006.
Details: December 24, 2005 at 4:36 AM EST 0128'Rx
to February 3rd, 2006 at 4:18 AM EST 1601'
Where is Venus Retrograde transiting by house in
your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven?
Read interpretations of Venus
Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of this transit cycle.
Mars Retrograde in 2006
Mars does not turn retrograde in 2006.
Jupiter Retrograde in 2006
Jupiter is Retrograde in Scorpio from March 4th
to July 6th, 2006.
Details: March 4th at 1:02 PM EST 1852'
Rx to July 6th at 3:19 AM 0859'
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Saturn Retrograde in 2006
Saturn is Retrograde in Leo from November 22nd,
2005 to April 5th, 2006.
Details: November 22, 2005 at 4:01 AM EST 1119'
Rx to April 5, 2006 at 8:54 AM EST 0423'
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Saturn is Retrograde in Leo from December 5th, 2006
to April 19th, 2007.
Details: December 5, 2006 at 11:06 PM EST 12504'
Rx to April 19, 2007 at 5:24 PM EST 1809'
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Uranus Retrograde in 2006
Uranus is Retrograde in Pisces from June 19th
to November 20th, 2006.
Details: June 19 at 3:40 AM EST 1444'
Rx to November 20 at 1:09 AM EST 1049'
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Neptune Retrograde in 2006
Neptune is Retrograde in Aquarius from May 22nd
to October 29th, 2006.
Details: May 22 at 9:05 AM EST 1949'
Rx to October 29 at 2:56 AM EST 1702'
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Pluto Retrograde in 2006
Pluto is Retrograde in Sagittarius from March 29th
to September 4th, 2006.
Details: March 29 at 7:40 AM EST 1949'
Rx to September 4 at 7:21 PM EST 1702'
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Eclipses in 2006
See our Eclipses
page for more information about current and upcoming eclipses.
March 14th, 2006 Lunar Eclipse (Penumbral) at
6:49 PM EST 24 Virgo 15
March 29th, 2006 Solar Eclipse (Total) at
5:33 AM EST 8 Aries 35
September 7th, 2006 Lunar Eclipse (Partial)
at 2:52 PM EDT 15 Pisces 01
September 22nd, 2006 Solar Eclipse (Annular)
at 7:41 AM EDT 29 Virgo 20
Lunar Phases in 2006
First Quarter Jan 6, 2006 1:56 PM
Full Moon Jan 14, 2006 4:48 AM
Last Quarter Jan 22, 2006 10:14 AM
New Moon Jan 29, 2006 9:15 AM 9
32
First Quarter Feb 5, 2006 1:29 AM
Full Moon Feb 12, 2006 11:44 PM
Last Quarter Feb 21, 2006 2:17 AM
New Moon Feb 27, 2006 7:31 PM 9
16
First Quarter Mar 6, 2006 3:16 PM Full Moon Mar 14, 2006 6:35 PM
(Lunar Eclipse)
Last Quarter Mar 22, 2006 2:10 PM New Moon Mar 29, 2006 5:15 AM 8
35 (Total Solar Eclipse)
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
First Quarter Apr 5, 2006 8:01 AM
Full Moon Apr 13, 2006 12:40 PM
Last Quarter Apr 20, 2006 11:28 PM
New Moon Apr 27, 2006 3:44 PM 7
24
First Quarter May 5, 2006 1:13 AM
Full Moon May 13, 2006 2:51 AM
Last Quarter May 20, 2006 5:20 AM
New Moon May 27, 2006 1:25 AM 5
48
First Quarter June 3, 2006 7:06 PM
Full Moon June 11, 2006 2:03 PM
Last Quarter June 18, 2006 10:08 AM
New Moon June 25, 2006 12:05 PM 3
58
First Quarter July 3, 2006 12:37 PM
Full Moon July 10, 2006 11:02 PM
Last Quarter July 17, 2006 3:12 PM
New Moon July 25, 2006 12:31 AM 2
07
First Quarter Aug 2, 2006 4:46 AM
Full Moon Aug 9, 2006 6:54 AM
Last Quarter Aug 15, 2006 9:51 PM
New Moon Aug 23, 2006 3:10 PM 0
31
First Quarter Aug 31, 2006 6:56 PM Full Moon Sep 7, 2006 2:42 PM
(Lunar Eclipse)
Last Quarter Sep 14, 2006 7:15 AM New Moon Sep 22, 2006 7:45 AM 29
20 (Annular Solar Eclipse)
First Quarter Sep 30, 2006 7:04 AM
Full Moon Oct 6, 2006 11:13 PM
Last Quarter Oct 13, 2006 8:25 PM
New Moon Oct 22, 2006 1:14 AM 28
40
*** Daylight Saving Time ends ***
First Quarter Oct 29, 2006 4:25 PM
Full Moon Nov 5, 2006 7:58 AM
Last Quarter Nov 12, 2006 12:45 PM
New Moon Nov 20, 2006 5:18 PM 28
27
First Quarter Nov 28, 2006 1:29 AM
Full Moon Dec 4, 2006 7:25 PM
Last Quarter Dec 12, 2006 9:32 AM
New Moon Dec 20, 2006 9:01 AM 28
32
First Quarter Dec 27, 2006 9:48 AM
Outer Planet Configurations of Interest in 2006
In the first half of May, there is a grand trine between Jupiter, Uranus, and
Mars in water signs. This configuration occurs at approximately 15-17 degrees of
the water signs (Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Scorpio, and Uranus in Pisces).
Jupiter and Uranus form an exact trine 2 times in 2006—on May 4th (at
approximately 14 degrees of Scorpio and Pisces, respectively) and on August 29th
(at approximately 13 degrees of Scorpio and Pisces, respectively). These
configurations are opportunity periods, especially for people with personal
planets or the Ascendant at 12-15 degrees of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio,
Capricorn, and Pisces.
Jupiter in Scorpio's square to Saturn in Leo is exact on June 22nd at
approximately 9 degrees of Scorpio and Leo respectively, and on October 25th at
approximately 23 degrees of Scorpio and Leo respectively. Jupiter square Saturn
is generally not a favorable influence for starting a business or new
enterprise.
Saturn in Leo's opposition to Neptune in Aquarius is exact on August 31st at
approximately 18 degrees of Leo and Aquarius respectively. Saturn also opposes
Chiron on February 20th at approximately 6 degrees, and on June 20th at
approximately 9 degrees.
Outer Planet Highlights in 2006 - Time Line
01 Jan Saturn sesquiquadrate Pluto 2:53 AM EST Tran-Tran 09º
Leo 54' Rx
19 Jan Saturn quincunx Uranus 4:01 PM EST Tran-Tran 08º Leo 31'
Rx
27 Jan Jupiter square Neptune 8:24 PM EST Tran-Tran 16º Scorpio
56'
This is a broad time for taking that second look at what life seemed to offer,
or that it claimed to promise. That doesn't mean your life, specifically, but
you'll probably find that's the current question in the air and there is good
conversation in it at the least. The answers in general will be for the moment
that optimism fails — hopes lead to disappointment, and a lot of other
confusions that result from both unclear desires and fuzzy thinking. If you can
be on the outside looking into this one, you'll be the happier for it.
Unexamined expectations go before the fall, and where you can be a cushion to
others and a shoulder to lean on, you'll be the one to benefit from it later.
04 Mar Jupiter Stationary Retrograde 1:02 PM EST Tran-Tran 18º
Scorpio 52' Rx
16 Mar Jupiter square Neptune 2:05 AM EST Tran-Tran 18º
Scorpio 39' Rx
This is a broad time for taking that second look at what life seemed to offer,
or that it claimed to promise. That doesn't mean your life, specifically, but
you'll probably find that's the current question in the air and there is good
conversation in it at the least. The answers in general will be for the moment
that optimism fails — hopes lead to disappointment, and a lot of other
confusions that result from both unclear desires and fuzzy thinking. If you can
be on the outside looking into this one, you'll be the happier for it.
Unexamined expectations go before the fall, and where you can be a cushion to
others and a shoulder to lean on, you'll be the one to benefit from it later.
29 Mar Pluto Stationary Retrograde 7:40 AM EST Tran-Tran 26º
Sagittarius 45' Rx
05 Apr Saturn Stationary Direct 7:54 AM EDT Tran-Tran 04º Leo 23'
04 May Jupiter trine Uranus 10:48 PM EDT Tran-Tran 13º Scorpio 55'
Rx
This is, in general, a period when it's more all right to experiment with the
unusual, pursue original approaches, and follow those flashes of insight however
strange they might seem. Partially, it's because what you might have thought
strange not long ago now seems lucidly obvious and everyone wants a piece of the
action. Now is not the time to recriminate or remind others of how unimaginative
they recently were — much better to acknowledge how ahead of the pack you were
because, of course, you're a natural leader.
22 May Neptune Stationary Retrograde 8:06 AM EDT Tran-Tran 19º
Aquarius 49' Rx
31 May Jupiter semi-square Pluto 3:41 AM EDT Tran-Tran 10º
Scorpio 51' Rx
19 Jun Uranus Stationary Retrograde 2:40 AM EDT Tran-Tran 14º
Pisces 44' Rx
22 Jun Jupiter square Saturn 1:44 PM EDT Tran-Tran 09º Scorpio
15' Rx
This one-year-in-ten period is full of shifts and changes, struggles and
dissatisfactions, confusion of purpose or profit in the world in general. If you
didn't think ahead and see this coming, you can find yourself rather at the
mercy of changing storms. Although this may not affect you that much, it's
affecting the general populous, so expect shifting sands on a regular basis.
This applies not just to economics, but to disagreements about the very makeup
of moral fiber, right and wrong, which side you are on, and so on. Don't go for
an easy fix, as a good one probably won't be available. The wise are waiting,
not wading in.
29 Jun Saturn sesquiquadrate Pluto 8:39 PM EDT Tran-Tran 10º Leo
05'
06 Jul Jupiter Stationary Direct 2:18 AM EDT Tran-Tran 08º
Scorpio 59'
29 Aug Jupiter trine Uranus 4:13 AM EDT Tran-Tran 13º Scorpio 02'
This is, in general, a period when it's more all right to experiment with the
unusual, pursue original approaches, and follow those flashes of insight however
strange they might seem. Partially, it's because what you might have thought
strange not long ago now seems lucidly obvious and everyone wants a piece of the
action. Now is not the time to recriminate or remind others of how unimaginative
they recently were — much better to acknowledge how ahead of the pack you were
because, of course, you're a natural leader.
31 Aug Saturn opposition Neptune 4:53 AM EDT Tran-Tran 17º Leo
53'
This approximately year-long period, which everybody shares once every 36 years,
puts a backdrop of considerable deception and collusion in government circles
followed by exposure and consequences. The Watergate conspiracy and the covert
rise of the Nazi military machine come to mind. The fact that people can be so
false and so blind at the same time naturally affects all and suffuses cultural
morality and trust at a fundamental level. On a personal level, it means cover
your rear and don't rely on what you hear, especially from the most normally
reliable sources. What you don't know probably will hurt you, so check twice,
and then again. Everybody's in the same boat.
24 Sep Jupiter square Neptune 3:31 PM EDT Tran-Tran 17º Scorpio
21'
This is a broad time for taking that second look at what life seemed to offer,
or that it claimed to promise. That doesn't mean your life, specifically, but
you'll probably find that's the current question in the air and there is good
conversation in it at the least. The answers in general will be for the moment
that optimism fails — hopes lead to disappointment, and a lot of other
confusions the result from both unclear desires and fuzzy thinking. If you can
be on the outside looking into this one, you'll be the happier for it.
Unexamined expectations go before the fall, and where you can be a cushion to
others and a shoulder to lean on, you'll be the one to benefit from it later.
25 Oct Jupiter square Saturn 12:26 PM EDT Tran-Tran 23º Scorpio
32'
This one-year-in-ten period is full of shifts and changes, struggles and
dissatisfactions, confusion of purpose or profit in the world in general. If you
didn't think ahead and see this coming, you can find yourself rather at the
mercy of changing storms. Although this may not affect you that much, it's
affecting the general populous, so expect shifting sands on a regular basis.
This applies not just to economics, but to disagreements about the very makeup
of moral fiber, right and wrong, which side you are on, and so on. Don't go for
an easy fix, as a good one probably won't be available. The wise are waiting,
not wading in.
29 Oct Neptune Stationary Direct 3:56 AM EDT Tran-Tran 17º
Aquarius 02'
23 Nov Jupiter enters Sagittarius 11:44 pm EST Tran-Tran 00º
degrees Sagittarius 00'
Faith, optimism, and a yearning to explore all kinds of new horizons: these are
some of the focal points in your life at this time. Travel, education, and other
ways to stretch your horizons open new doors of opportunity. Religious,
philosophical, and cultural matters are likely to have special appeal for you
now; transmitting ideas on a broader scale brings gain.
05 Dec Saturn Retrograde 10:06 PM EST Tran-Tran 25º Leo 04' Rx
What do the stars have planned for you in 2006? Whether you want to know what's going to happen with your romance, your career or your life in general,
we have general forecasts for the year ahead.
Select your Sun sign (or Ascendant sign) from the dropdown menu or
list below for your 2006
Horoscope.
2006
Yearly Horoscopes:
Note: Read the
sections for both your Sun Sign and Ascendant for a better
picture of what lies ahead in 2006. For example, if you are
a Libra with a Leo Ascendant, read the forecast for both
Libra and Leo.
This year, we are dividing the signs into groups of three so that we can more
effectively create forecasts.
On this page, you'll find a handy overview of cosmic events—such as
eclipses, planetary retrogrades, and other planetary phenomena—in the year
2006. See our week-by-week feature, 
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